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Traditional morris dancing at the annual Speldhurst Fete
by David Hodgkinson
Speldhurst
Looking for a short jaunt out from Royal Tunbridge Wells?
Only 5 km from Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent, much of Speldhurst dates from the 19th century and is another fine example of our quaint Wealden villages.
Stretch your legs and easily cycle or walk to Speldhurst.
A real fun filled community
They must have a sense of humour here; look at the Pram Race picture above!
Music, mayhem, food and laughter are all compulsory!
Every year the village hosts the annual pram race in the spring - this is a completely “bonkers” event in May!
Adults and children in daft fancy dress pushing decorated prams around; with prizes for the best dressed pram!
Keep an eye out for the next event in our What's On section.
World renowned sausages!
Speldhurst is a fine place for walking and enjoying the rural countryside at its best being in an Area of Outstanding Beauty and a Special Landscape Area.
Speldhurst is on the Tunbridge Wells Circular Walk with a standalone section of its own.
There are other shorter local walks too; more details can be found at the bottom.
There are many old pretty country cottages, oast houses and a cricket pitch.
The village has a little shop, post office and a village hall.
Original birth place of the Speldhurst Sausage, these delicious little lovelies are now made in nearby Eridge.
They can still be purchased in the village shop.
The olde worlde George and Dragon pub opposite the church is said to date from the 13th century.
Today the pub prides itself in offering “glamour” next to a pie and a pint of local bitter.
Food is sourced locally and organically; this is a country pub with roaring log fire and garden for relaxing no matter what our capricious weather does!
As Grandad says “Look up for the exciting stuff”
A settlement has existed here since before the Norman Conquest.
Many of the buildings standing today are from the 16th and 17th Centuries.
The original medieval church was destroyed by lightning in 1791.
The present church of St Mary the Virgin was built in 1870 and Burne-Jones and William Morris designed its spectacular stained glass windows.
This is included in the Wealden Church Trail.
The beams in the pub are over 1,000 years old too!
Accept our invitation to stay
Penshurst Place is nearby and so is the Salomon’s Estate, both attractions are well worth a visit and the community of Southborough is on the doorstep.
ake a look at our Accommodation section to find out how and where you can extend your stay to properly take in the breath-taking beauty of this area.
External links
More local walks can be obtained from the Speldhurst parish website.
Tags: Speldhurst, Speldhurst Village, Speldhurst Village Kent
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Pashley Manor Gardens
Type
Garden
Ticehurst, Wadhurst
At Pashley you will discover 11 acres of beautiful borders and vistas - the culmination of a lifetime of passion for gardening and an admiration of the tradition of the English country garden.
The Queen's Hall Theatre
Type
Theatre
Cranbrook
Providing entertainment in the heart of the Kent Weald.
Merriments Gardens Ltd
Type
Garden
Hurst Green
The gardens at Merriments in the rolling Sussex countryside never fail to delight.
Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest
Type
Forest
Goudhurst
Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest is a magnificent place for healthy outdoor activities.
Biddenden Vineyards
Type
Vineyard
Biddenden
Biddenden Vineyards is the oldest commercial vineyard in Kent, established in 1969. It has grown to 23 acres, producing White, Red, Rosé and Sparkling English Wines. The vinyard is also known for producing cider and pressed juices. <br /><br />The vinyard and shop are open to visitors all year…
Bewl Water
Type
Lake / Reservoir
Lamberhurst
Set in the heart of the High Weald and surrounded by 800 acres of outstanding natural beauty, Bewl Water is the perfect place to watch the seasons change and to enjoy some healthy family fun for all ages.
Scotney Castle
Type
Garden
Lamberhurst
Not one but two houses! Victorian country house and ruined 14th century moated castle set in one of England's most romantic 'picturesque' style gardens.
Hole Park Gardens
Type
Garden
Rolvenden
15 acres of spectacular gardens and woodlands. Spectacular bluebell wood.
Hush Heath Estate & Winery
Type
Vineyard
Staplehurst
Whilst following all necessary Government guidelines and safety measures, visitors will continue to be welcomed at Hush Heath Estate, to explore the Estate and visit their retail shop which remains open 7 days a week between 10am and 5pm. Sadly tours, tastings and events have been postponed,…
The Poet at Matfield
Matfield
Offering great British classics with a modern twist, and a comfortable pub with cask ales and a global wine cellar - our emphasis in on quality, taste and a fair price.
Type
Restaurant
Cranbrook Union Windmill
Type
Windmill
Cranbrook
The tallest surviving smock mill in the British Isles, measuring 72 feet to the top of the cap.
Hawkhurst Fish Farm
Type
Fish Farm
Hawkhurst
Carp fishing for the family with a choice of 7 lakes, cafe and pottery.
Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Type
Garden
Cranbrook
Famous, stunning gardens set in the remains of a large Elizabethan house amidst the unspoilt Weald countryside.
Kino Cinema Hawkhurst
Type
Cinema
Hawkhurst
Kino is the UK's first purely digital cinema with the full HD experience.
Weald Sports Centre
Type
Leisure / Swimming Pool
Cranbrook
High quality sporting facilities to include swimming pool, sports hall, fitness studio, exercise studio and creche.
